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Oak Open Bookcase
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Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A good quality oak bookcase with fixed shelves. A well made bookcase, minor old marks to the top, see photos. A shelf depth of 16.5cm with shelf height of 20cm 20cm 20.5cm and 24cm to the bottom tier.

In good strong condition, made in the 1920s all ready to use.

UK mainland delivery quote £50

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Vintage Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09323126
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Plywood backboard fixed with small pins: cabinet work from the interwar years.
Fixed shelves housed into side grooves: standard workshop construction of the 1920s.
Dark ring stains on the top: long accumulation of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1189018
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A good quality oak bookcase with fixed shelves. A well made bookcase, minor old marks to the top, see photos. A shelf depth of 16.5cm with shelf height of 20cm 20cm 20.5cm and 24cm to the bottom tier.

In good strong condition, made in the 1920s all ready to use.

UK mainland delivery quote £50

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Vintage Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09323126
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Plywood backboard fixed with small pins: cabinet work from the interwar years.
Fixed shelves housed into side grooves: standard workshop construction of the 1920s.
Dark ring stains on the top: long accumulation of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1189018
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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A wide wooden open bookcase made of light oak with four horizontal shelves and a simple plinth base.
Oak Open Bookcase
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A wide wooden open bookcase made of light oak with four horizontal shelves and a simple plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOpen face shelving, Plinth base, Straight silhouette, Fixed shelves
  • SizeH 111 cm (44 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This 1920 oak open bookcase displays a mid-century modern style with a straight silhouette, featuring a warm brown timber colour and visible grain patterns across its open face. The piece includes four fixed horizontal shelves above a solid plinth base, with minor old marks visible to the top surface from previous use. The entire structure stands straight against any vertical surface, offering substantial open storage space within its sturdy frame. Measuring 111 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 18 cm deep, this bookcase fits easily into living rooms, home offices, or hallways as a practical storage solution for books, ornaments, and displays. The compact depth allows it to sit flush in narrow corridors or smaller apartments without dominating the floor space, providing an accessible daily storage option that blends functional utility with traditional mid-century character.

FAQs

An open bookcase is a freestanding storage furniture piece designed without doors or glass fronts, allowing immediate access to books and display items. Popularised throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, these designs range from low plinth-based units to tall architectural library shelving.

Traditional oak bookcases are typically constructed from solid oak or oak veneers over solid wood framing, featuring solid back panels, sturdy shelf supports, and flat plinth or bracket feet bases.

Authentic vintage oak pieces display characteristic grain patterns such as ray flecks, historic surface wear along the shelf edges, traditional mortise-and-tenon or dovetail joinery, and a natural warm patina.

Balance dense rows of books with decorative ceramics, framed artwork, and sculptural objects distributed across the horizontal tiers. Position the unit against a neutral wall to highlight the warm natural wood tones.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the wood grain every few months. Avoid placement near direct heat sources or damp areas to prevent timber movement and warping.
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